What precautions should pregnant women take when traveling?

Choose a good time to travel

It is best for pregnant women to travel between the 4th and 6th month of pregnancy, as this period is the safest. This is because: first, at this time, the severe pregnancy reaction has passed, the heavy belly and swollen legs and feet have not yet appeared, and pregnant women have a certain ability to withstand the hard work of travel and a happy mood. Second, the fetus has initially "established a firm footing" at this time.

Be fully prepared

You must go to the hospital to see an obstetrician and gynecologist, explain the entire trip to the doctor, and obtain the doctor’s guidance; you must prepare loose, comfortable clothes and pants and shoes and socks, and bring a pillow or cushion that suits your wishes for use during the journey; you must be accompanied by a relative to ensure full care and safety during the journey.

Ride in a balanced and comfortable vehicle

Riding in bumpy or jumping vehicles can easily cause miscarriage. If possible, you should naturally choose to fly. Because airplanes are the smoothest, most comfortable and fastest. If you take a train or inland ship, you must travel in a sleeper berth or first, second, or third class, which is more stable and ensures rest. Taking a car is a bad idea when traveling long distances. In addition, you should sit as close to the aisle as possible and move your lower limbs frequently to prevent swelling of the lower limbs and make it easier to get in and out of the car and go to the toilet. If you are on a plane (car), you can ask the flight attendant to help make arrangements. It is best to choose a direct train to avoid transferring and waiting.

Prevent cold and keep warm, and pay attention to food hygiene

Cold, fever, diarrhea and dehydration are another important reasons for miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to keeping warm and cold during travel. According to climate changes, pay attention to Add or remove clothes. When traveling, you should also pay special attention to food hygiene and wash your hands before meals and after using the toilet. No matter how attractive the food stalls along the way are, don't patronize them. It is best to bring your own drinking water and do not buy drinks sold by vendors.

Balance between work and rest

Pregnant women should not exercise too much during travel. They should pay attention to the balance between work and rest and ensure adequate sleep. When walking on the road, choose flat roads and avoid steep slopes. Walk slowly and with a steady gait to prevent slipping and falling. Places with serious pollution such as noise, smoke, radiation, etc. must be avoided in time to avoid harm to the body.

It is not advisable to climb at high altitudes

Pregnant women should not climb above an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Because pregnant women are very sensitive to hypoxia, hypoxia will affect the growth and development of the fetus. In addition, you should avoid climbing cliffs to avoid falling and causing trauma or miscarriage.

One of the great advantages of flying is that it is fast and suitable for long-distance travel. A journey of several hours will not cause inconvenience to pregnant women and will not affect the fetus. Some people suspect that planes fly very high, and the thin air at high altitudes can cause hypoxia. There is no need to worry about this, because civil planes have airtight cabins and the oxygen supply is normal. However, some people are prone to nausea and vomiting when flying, so it is best to avoid flying in early pregnancy. . Generally, airlines stipulate that pregnant women should not fly after 7 months of pregnancy to avoid premature birth or delivery in the cabin.

In addition, pregnant women with heart disease or high blood pressure should not fly.